The Formation of Structure and Change of Properties During Heat Treatment of Boron Carbide Composites

Authors

  • L. Kommel∗, R. Veinthal, E. Kimmari Department of Materials Technology, Tallinn Technical University

Keywords:

boron carbide based composites, self-propagating high temperature synthesis, structure and properties.

Abstract

In this work, we present a new method of heat treatment to change structure and properties of boron carbide composites. During self-propagating high temperature synthesis (SHS-process), pressing and heat treatment of composites on base of boron carbide and aluminum alloy refractory compounds with specific properties were formed. These new formed nano- and microstructured refractory compounds change the structure and as a result, mechanical, physical and protective properties of the composites.

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Published

2003-03-21

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